Hyperhomocysteinemia and kidney diseases / 生理学报
Acta Physiologica Sinica
; (6): 607-611, 2018.
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in Zh
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ABSTRACT
Homocysteine (Hcy) is an intermediate metabolite of methionine metabolism. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is defined as a condition characterized by plasma Hcy level above 16 μmol/L which can result from abnormal Hcy metabolism. HHcy has been confirmed to be related to cardio-cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, liver cirrhosis and kidney diseases. In this review, we summarize the correlation between HHcy and kidney diseases. Elucidating the role of HHcy in kidney diseases may provide a new strategy to prevent and treat kidney diseases.
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Main subject:
Hyperhomocysteinemia
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Homocysteine
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Kidney Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
Year:
2018
Type:
Article